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1947 Ford gets an engine re-charge

Littleton resident John Massone modified the engine of this 1947 Ford Business Coup, changing the electrical system over to a 12-volt as opposed to the original 6-volt. COURTESY PHOTOS

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Owner: John Masone

Community: Littleton

Car make and model: Ford Business Coup

Model year: 1947

Engine: Ford V8 Flathead

What have you done to it since you bought it?: It's basically stock but I did modify the engine.

It's the old Ford V8 Flathead and it has an Isky camshaft, an Offenhauser intake manifold and I changed the electrical system over to 12-volt as opposed to the original 6-volt and I put an alternator on it. I also put radial tires on it. They made a big difference in the ride and the steering as opposed to the old-style belted tires. There's (also) a lot of small "nickel-and-dime" stuff.

How long have you owned it?: Since 2010

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A new alternator was also installed.

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